King of Song

Chapter 596

Lu Huiqing hit it by mistake, he originally intended to create something out of nothing, and play it out of the shadows.

So even if he really discovered a big secret, he himself didn't believe it, it was just a coincidence, a coincidence that could put Lin Zhao to death.

Zhao Xu may not take it seriously, but his suspicion is maximized, and he prefers to believe it rather than his inertia, so he thinks it should be taken seriously.

But in fact, I didn't believe that Lin Zhao's son was born from a black dragon, and I never thought that Lin Zhao had any special background.Therefore, I didn't pay special attention to it, and didn't take action immediately.

Lin Zhao didn't know that this was just a coincidence, and it was Lu Huiqing who made the right and wrong by mistake.

He was also shocked when he received the news of Ming Yuezong and Zhao Fukang!

Could it be that the news has been leaked?How much does Zhao Xu know?
Zhao Fukang only knew that Zhao Xu had paid attention to the black dragon, and also learned some bits and pieces of news from some outside servants, but the specific situation was not sure.

On March 25th, the last great court meeting before Renzong’s sacrifice day passed, Lin Zhao calculated the time correctly, set off from Zhongmu, and returned to Bianjing at exactly 27th, taking a day off to participate in the sacrifice.

On March 27th of the sixth year of Xining, Lin Zhao was only [-] miles away from Bianjing, but he heard such news.

It's hard to predict the severity without knowing what's going on.Although it is less than two days before the showdown, before there is a certainty, accidents may happen every second.

How many major events throughout the ages were revealed at the last moment?There are too many examples like this, how dare Lin Zhao take it lightly?

Bianjing city to enter or not to enter?

Although the Western Army is in hand, it is still far in the northwest after all, and it cannot quench the near thirst.Before the identity is made public, you can't take the army back to Bianjing, right?

I am relatively safe outside the city, but my wife and children are still in the city.According to the current situation, if Zhao Xu really believed in the saying that the black dragon came to the world, would the eldest son Lin Hong still be safe?
Lin Zhao's heart was very confused, and he almost lost his position.

Fortunately, Zhao Fukang has repeatedly assured that he will protect the child.The Mingyue Sect is also well prepared. If there is any trouble, it will definitely protect the family.Some things have been prepared as early as a year ago, and Lin Zhao believes that it can be done.

On the contrary, it was me, returning to Bianjing City meant facing Zhao Xu directly, and there were many changes in one day.

If the black dragon came into the world and his son's fate as the Son of Heaven had not been broken, Lin Zhao could go back calmly, even if he had to meet Zhao Xu in person.But Lu Huiqing made such a mistake, which immediately made the situation very tense.

Ugh!
Lin Zhao sighed softly, and only now realized that there are so many accidents in history, why they are always thrilling, or temporary accidents, and stillborn.It is really a big matter, all parties involved are inextricably linked, and there are a lot of situations due to a little carelessness.It's really not easy to be 100% smooth, and you still have to deal with all these changes.

The difference can be as far as thousands of miles away, let alone a major event involving the throne, a little carelessness is not as simple as failure, and it is more related to the wealth and lives of many people, so we must be cautious.

The top priority is to find out the specific situation and at the same time, the most important thing is to stabilize Zhao Xu, and it is best to avoid meeting Zhao Xu.After leaving Zhongmou, it is no longer possible to pretend to be sick, otherwise the command will be counterproductive and will be more and more suspected.

Lin Zhao thought for a long time, and for the current plan, she is the only one who can stabilize Zhao Xu!
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On March 27, in the evening, Zhao Xu was announced into the Qingshou Palace.

"Ma'am, what's the matter with Xuan'er's visit?" Zhao Xu was a little surprised, usually he would come to greet him by himself, but the Empress Dowager rarely invited him over.

With a kind smile on Cao's face, she said softly, "Zhong Zhen, have you had dinner yet?"

"Not yet, the aunt summoned, grandson dare not delay!"

"That's right, let's sit down and have a meal together!" Cao said with a smile, "It's been a long time since I had a meal with you. In this regard, the royal family is not as good as ordinary people's homes, and there is much less warmth and family happiness!"

"Ma'am, my grandson is busy with government affairs, so I can't come to serve more. Is it my grandson?" Zhao Xu immediately apologized: "In the future, my grandson will definitely find time to accompany you. Now that you have a great-grandson, let the empress take care of me someday." Hold it and say hello to you!"

"Okay, it's enough for you to have this kind of heart!" Cao sighed: "You are the emperor, and you have many government affairs to be busy, that's the right way, just come and see me, an old woman, if you have time, don't worry too much .”

"Your Majesty, you should be filial to your grandson." Zhao Xu was very respectful in front of his grandmother. It is a national tradition to rule the world with filial piety, and he, the emperor, must set an example.Furthermore, when they were young, Cao Shi had always been kind to him and his younger brother Zhao Hao.

"Well, Zhongzhen is filial piety!" Cao said with a smile, "How is your emperor's ancestor's ritual arrangement?"

Zhao Xu nodded and said: "All arrangements have been made, and it will be held grandly. All the ministers, clans, and nobles above rank five in Bianjing will participate!"

"You have a heart!" Cao said with satisfaction: "Also, I heard that the general you sent out took back Lanzhou, that's great!"

"Have you heard?"

"Yeah, such a happy event really makes people happy, and your emperor's spirit in the sky will be very happy." Cao sighed: "When Li Yuanhao was making trouble in the northwest, your emperor didn't spend much time, especially during the time when Lanzhou was lost. It is even more self-pity and self-pity, sleepless nights! I have been trying to regain it, but unfortunately I failed. Now that you have done it, you have fulfilled the last wish of your emperor's ancestor. With such a victory report, your emperor's spirit in heaven can also rest in peace."

"The emperor's will, the grandson should fulfill it, and it is his duty!" Zhao Xu was a little proud when he mentioned this matter.Even the empress dowager thought so, and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty must have the same idea.The day after tomorrow, he will be able to announce the matter in a glorious manner, be proud of it, and win the love and praise of his subjects.

Cao sighed: "You have done a good job. When you go to the Taimiao the day after tomorrow, you should personally report to the emperor to comfort his spirit in heaven. Also, which general captured Lanzhou, take it with you! Your emperor was I have always had a wish that whoever regains Lanzhou will be rewarded, but now that he is gone, you can only reward him!"

"It was Lin Zhao who took back Lanzhou, don't you know?" Taimiao declared that it was inevitable, but when Lin Zhao was mentioned, his expression was slightly unnatural.Although Si Tianjian said that, but after inquiring by Huang Chengsi, Master Shao Yong once said that the black dragon spreads rain, so it seems that it has nothing to do with the real dragon emperor?
Shao Yong also had a talk about Funing Hall.With Shao Yong's identity, he can't make a mistake, right?He also seemed to have no reason to lie.But as long as things come out, there will inevitably be a thorn in my heart.

Mrs. Cao didn't seem to notice it at all, and said softly: "It's Dongyang, I only remember that he seemed to go to the northwest to fight the Tubo people. I never thought that he was the one who took down Lanzhou. This is a great achievement!"

"Yes, it's a great achievement!" Zhao Xu could only nod along.

"Your ancestor and your father both said that as an emperor, rewards and punishments must be clearly defined, and rewards should be rewarded for meritorious service!"

Zhao Xu thought that his grandmother wanted to ask for a reward for Lin Zhao, but he didn't want Cao to change the subject, and said softly: "However, Dongyang is still young, and he is already the Duke of the state. It's not good if the title is too high. If the tree is beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy it." Of."

"That's what I said, but those who have meritorious service should be rewarded, otherwise how would the soldiers be willing to fight bravely for the Song Dynasty?" Zhao Xu couldn't understand Cao's meaning.

"That's the reason. However, Dongyang's rewards don't have to be too grand. Minyan is your uncle's adopted daughter, and she has the same sisters as your aunt. Dongyang is not an outsider. There is a limit to the rewards, and Dongyang won't mind. Don't you think so, so that he won't be arrogant because of favors?" Mrs. Cao sighed softly, and then said: "The Ai family is too talkative, you are the emperor, you can decide the affairs of the court!"

Zhao Xu was a little suspicious. He thought that the Cao family would ask for a reward for Lin Zhao, but it turned out not to be.But it can be seen that the emperor's grandmother loves Chai Minyan and Lin Zhao, and it may be difficult to deal with the matter of the black dragon coming into the world!Especially when it comes to words, don't act too hastily.

"Yes, grandson knows it well!"

Cao said with a smile: "Fortunately, the weather has been calm recently, and nothing major has happened. Before, I was worried that something might affect your emperor's ancestor's sacrificial ceremony."

As soon as this remark came out, it meant that the Cao family did not want any disturbances before Renzong's sacrificial ceremony. In fact, Zhao Xu thought so too.What good did it do for me if there was any disturbance before this incident?Of course, it also means that no matter how he plans to deal with Lin Zhao, he has to wait until the sacrificial ceremony or after.

Zhao Xu didn't think that grandmother had any other purpose, but simply hoped that Emperor Renzong's ceremony would not be affected.The mind of a widow is completely understandable, and he is happy to fulfill this wish.

Cao Shi saw her grandson's expression, and there was an imperceptible smile on the corner of her mouth. Her purpose was more than that.While eating, he continued: "I dreamed about your emperor last night. I plan to go to the Taimiao to stay temporarily tomorrow, fast for a day, and participate in sacrifices the day after tomorrow. If there is no important time, can Zhongzhen go with me?"

"This..." Zhao Xu did not expect the Empress Dowager to make such a request.

Mrs. Cao sighed softly and said, "You are the emperor, and you have to deal with many things every day. This is indeed a bit embarrassing for you. It's just that your emperor was lonely under his knees and rarely had family happiness. Although your father and queen came to serve you, but after all, there is not much time. What's more, he also died young... I wanted your mother to accompany him, but she happened to be sick again... In the dream, your emperor always said that he was lonely, so I wanted to take you to the Taimiao to accompany him for a day!
If it weren't for the fact that the imperial mausoleum is far away in Yong'an, and my health is not good when I am old, I really want to go to Zhaoling to pay my respects! "Ms. Cao pondered for a while, with regret flashing across her face, and then sighed in a low voice after a long time: "Forget it, let's wait a hundred years later, and always accompany the late emperor underground!" "

"What are you talking about, Madam? Don't be sad, you are in good health, and you will live a long life!" Zhao Xu usually sees Cao's dignified and steady, mother's respectful side, and it is rare to see such sighs and short sighs scene.Maybe it's because people are prone to long-winded words when they are older, and it happened that Emperor Renzong was celebrating the day, and it is reasonable for the Empress Dowager to be sad.

Although it is not what he wants to go to the Taimiao to fast for a day, he is not easy to refuse Cao's request, after all, it is also related to filial piety.That’s okay, isn’t it just a day of fasting?It can also appear to the outside world that you are sincere and filial, and earning fame is also very beneficial.Although the emperor has changed two, Emperor Renzong has only passed away for ten years after all, and there are still many veterans of Renzong in the court, so this can be regarded as comforting their emotions.The influence of Emperor Renzong has gradually faded away, maybe one day, after Cao's death, it will completely dissipate!

Zhao Xu agreed without hesitation, and then left!It was getting late, he was going to visit his son Zhao Mai.This child was relatively undisturbed when he was born, and he was taken care of extremely meticulously, and now his body is getting stronger and stronger.Zhao Xu had a feeling that this son would definitely be able to raise him smoothly.

Cao Shi was relieved, and finally stabilized Zhao Xu first!
She was very puzzled, how did the secret of the fate of her grandson be revealed?I was really shocked when I heard the news.However, judging from Zhao Xu's actions today and the situation he has grasped, Zhao Xu still doesn't know Lin Zhao's identity, and what he suspects is mainly Lin Hong's life experience and his suspicion of Lin Zhaogong Gao Zhenzhu.

Zhao Xu and his son have only been in charge of the court for only ten years. Gao Taotao is a good harem master, but after four years, he will not abdicate to let Xian give his daughter-in-law to the queen.Although there are two generations of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, their foundation in the palace is still limited.Prior to this, the Cao family had operated in the Song Dynasty Palace for more than 30 years.The palace maids and servants still have some strength and cannot do great things, but it is still possible to pay attention to some news.

That's it!Cao Shi breathed a sigh of relief, and tricked Zhao Xu to go to the Taimiao. As long as he survives this day, everything will be easy to talk about!One is an adopted grandson, and the other is a legitimate son. In the past, it was very difficult for the Cao family to choose.But Zhao Xu was too cool, which made her very disappointed. Lin Zhao's performance was good enough, and for Da Song, he was a more suitable successor.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I've stabilized Zhongzhen today, and Dongyang won't have to meet him when he comes back. After this day, the overall situation is settled, hehe!" Zhao Fukang also heaved a sigh of relief. At first, she thought it was Lin Zhao's background. It's leaked.Fortunately, the situation was not serious later, so Lin Zhao gave another plan.

This should be all right, one day should pass quickly!

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On March 28, the sixth year of Xining, the day before Emperor Renzong's memorial ceremony, Emperor Zhao Xu issued an edict.

In order to show filial piety to the emperor, I accompanied the Empress Dowager Cao to the Taimiao to fast and pray for blessings, express my grief, understand the legacy of Emperor Renzong, and be filial to my descendants!

When the news came out, the officials were a little surprised, after all, there was no such part in etiquette.Although there is a little bit of abruptness, it makes sense.

Others praised this as a manifestation of the emperor's benevolence and filial piety. To pay homage to the emperor's ancestors and serve his grandmother, the Song Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety. The officials are like this, which is an example for the world!

The praises were endless, and Zhao Xu smiled a little more in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it.It's too late to grieve and miss the grandfather's day, how dare you smile?He dare not be unfilial.

In the early morning, Zhao Xu went to Baoci Palace to greet the sick Empress Dowager Gao Taotao, and then accompanied the Empress Dowager Cao to the Taimiao.A large number of Imperial Guards accompany to ensure safety.

Officials from the Ministry of Rites, Honglu Temple, and Kaifeng Mansion are all very busy. The Empress Dowager and the officials have already taken action, and tomorrow's sacrifice must be extremely grand.Although I have been preparing before, I still have to check whether it is appropriate and whether there is any omission.If there is a slight mistake in tomorrow's ceremony, the officials will definitely not forgive them lightly, so they dare not neglect in the slightest!

When Empress Dowager Gao Taotao woke up, Zhao Xu had already left!

Not long ago, the Empress Dowager Cao fell ill. As a daughter-in-law, she served in front of the bed to show her filial piety.As a result, Cao's illness was cured, but Gao Taotao fell ill because of fatigue and unbalanced diet.

There is no serious problem recently, but the body is quite weak and sleeps a lot of time every day.So much so that she didn't know when her son came to pay his respects.

"Queen, the officials are filial and don't want to disturb your news. We are not allowed to wake up the queen!"

Hearing the maid's report, Gao Taotao was very pleased, and there was a faint smile on his still sickly face.The son came to say hello earlier, and he couldn't bear to disturb his news, his filial piety is commendable.Although it was just an ordinary move, Gao Taotao was already very satisfied.In the past two years, because of the second son Zhao Hao, the relationship between her and the eldest son was quite tense, and it only started to improve in the past two years.

"Did the government go to the Chui Gong Palace to manage the government? Later, I will send someone to deliver some nourishing meals. These days, while dealing with the government affairs, I have to take care of my illness. It's very hard."

"The official family is not in the palace, and went to the Taimiao with the Empress Dowager!"

Gao Taotao was surprised by the maid's answer, and said in astonishment: "What day is today? Isn't the father's day tomorrow? Did I remember the date wrong?"

"The Empress Dowager remembers correctly. The day of Emperor Renzong's sacrifice is indeed tomorrow." The maid replied: "I heard that the Empress Dowager summoned the officials yesterday, saying that Emperor Renzong was lonely during his lifetime. The emperor enjoys family relationships in the spirit of heaven, so he went early this morning."

"Really?" Gao Taotao was very surprised, why did it come out like this?Is it necessary to go to the Taimiao to fast today to show filial piety?The aunt and mother-in-law are really getting older, and the more weird it is.

It's a little strange!
Gao Taotao is a very clever and deep person, so he subconsciously felt that this matter was a bit strange.She always felt that the current empress dowager was no longer the aunt she knew, and there were some changes in it, but she couldn't tell what the changes were.There will be no other intentions, right?

Ugh!
Gao Taotao sighed softly. Although his son has been on the throne for six years, he still does things very unsafely sometimes, so he has to worry about her.

Since he ascended the throne, it seems that there has not been a year of peace, either flood or drought. He really doesn't know what reforms he will make to make troubles.Now that he is obsessed with Bian Gong again, the situation in the northwest is good, but in the south, the news of the massacre in Yongzhou made the whole Song Dynasty tremble.

In addition, there has been news of a black dragon coming to the world in Bianjing City recently, which is really a wave of troubles!

By the way, the black dragon came to the world!
Gao Taotao suddenly remembered this matter, and she also knew something about it. Isn't the protagonist of the incident Lin Zhao's son Lin Hong?At first, she thought it was her son who was going to attack Lin Zhao, who had a high meritorious service, but for this matter, Gao Taotao suddenly thought of the Empress Dowager Cao!
Cao's love for Lin Zhao's family is obvious to all. Is there any connection between this?

(End of this chapter)